Category Archives: cycling

18 miles today

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

I’m sore. Today, I got back on my touring bike and cycled 18 miles of the Greenbrier River trail. Oddly, it was the day of the Great Greenbrier River Race as well. People paddle several miles down the river from … Continue reading →

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On the trail more and more

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

As the weather improves, I’m on the trail and in the garden, more and more. That does mean less blogging, so it’s a happy thing, when my posts are less frequent. Yesterday, I enjoyed a quick 14 mile trail ride. … Continue reading →

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Love, Love, love introducing others to special things

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

I love cycling, touring, nature and yet, as I’ve mentioned before, experiencing these things alone is a hollow experience for me. Months ago, when we bought the house in WV, John took his bike to WV so we would have … Continue reading →

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Snow again!

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

It’s been a very wet week. Wet and cold. I haven’t gotten to cycle again. An end is near, though. The forecast shows a warming trend into the 60′s for the weekend and to start next week. It also shows … Continue reading →

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I LOVE the adventure that is my Life!

Posted on March 17, 2013 by

oh, so today was just another day. I headed into Charlottesville, to pick up some clothespins and to get shelf-liner for putting inside the drawers of the house in Schuyler , VA (yes, that’s the home of Earl Hamner, writer … Continue reading →

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Nice ride today

Posted on March 16, 2013 by

Today, the weather was nice. It was sunny, dry and around 60℉ today. I’m in Schuyler for a while, so I decided to see what’s in my neighborhood.  A quick 25 mile drive brought me to the Virginia Blueridge Railway … Continue reading →

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Cagle, Shraderville and Kountze

Posted on March 19, 2012 by

Life on the road is such an adventure. If only….. I failed to mention that the day we were cycling into Giddings, we were on a 4 lane, state highway. At one point, a carload of teens was coming in … Continue reading →

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Crossing that line in the sand…..

Posted on October 15, 2011 by

The “finish line” that is. After a lovely stay with the Olivers in Capistrano, I cycled to San Elijo Beach state park and stayed the night. When I arrived, well after dark, I was put in a regular camping that … Continue reading →

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Wow, that was tough

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

Yesterday was difficult. Though I hadn’t intended to ride this leg of the tour alone, I hadn’t intended to ride it with just one companion either. Several folks were going to meet along the way, but pace has kept me … Continue reading →

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Cycling on Bainbridge and more ferry rides

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

We are really enjoying riding the ferry every day. If we leave the island, we must do so by ferry. The ride is 15-20 min and it’s a very peaceful way to start the day. The view of Mt Ranier … Continue reading →

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